Best Family Style Restaurants in North Portland

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1. Tartuca

4.8

Exceptional(150)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Northeast Portland

Booked 12 times today

Tartuca is a contemporary Italian restaurant whose sole intent is to offer the highest quality food, wine, and thoughtful hospitality in an energetic and fun dining environment. Powered by a grooving soundtrack, an exciting open kitchen, house-made pastas and focaccia, and an award-winning wine program, Tartuca is the only full-service, chef-driven restaurant on Mississippi Avenue, perfect for both special occasions or casual neighborhood drop-ins. Tartuca is located next door to Mississippi Studios and across the street from The 1905, making it a perfect destination for a pre or post-show meal. Join us in our intimate dining room, or in our quieter enclosed back patio. We look forward to serving you!

2. Nostrana

4.7

Exceptional(5846)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Southeast Portland

Booked 90 times today

Nostrana—literally ours—invokes local. Simple food from honest ingredients. Pure, regional, Italian. Opened in 2005, Nostrana is Chef/Owner Cathy Whims’ love letter to Italy. This is a restaurant built on relationships: with our amazing farmers and purveyors, our dedicated staff, and of course with you, our guest.We hope to offer something timeless and authentic in a beautiful space, the regional specialties of Italy deeply rooted in the Pacific Northwest. We strive to be better every day. We're currently reserving indoor tables and bar seating. When available, outdoor patio reservations may be subject to weather disruptions.A Service Charge of 22% is applied to all checks at Nostrana, providing a professional and equitable wage for all team members.

3. Dolly Olive

4.8

Exceptional(300)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 41 times today

Located in the heart of Downtown Portland, OR on the bustling corner of SW Alder & SW 12th, Dolly Olive centers around Southern Mediterranean ingredients and flavors, with an emphasis on an in house bakery program, fresh made pastas, and Italian aperitifs. Dolly Olive sports an inviting atmosphere featuring soft leather banquettes, warm wood accents, and custom patterned tiles. We're currently serving brunch & dinner daily with a midday aperitivo hour. Whether you're stopping in for a pre-show dinner, celebrating a special event in your life, or just popping in for a quick bite at Dolly Olive you can expect an excellent experience, start to finish.

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4. Screen Door - Pearl District

4.8

Exceptional(823)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Southern • Pearl District

Booked 71 times today

Screen Door has been serving up Southern hospitality in Portland since 2006, offering a vibrant take on classic Southern comfort food made with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Known for our legendary fried chicken, indulgent brunch, and warm, welcoming atmosphere, we bring the rich traditions of Southern cooking to the Pacific Northwest. With locations on East Burnside and in the Pearl District, we're proud to be a gathering place for both longtime regulars and new visitors alike.

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5. Mediterranean Exploration Company

4.9

Exceptional(278)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Northwest Portland

Booked 45 times today

Mediterranean Exploration is a restaurant located in Portland, Oregon that specializes in serving upscale Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine. The restaurant features casual dining in an industrial setting with a chic décor. Mediterranean Exploration serves dinner nightly and offers a variety of raw, oven, mezza, piato and grilled options on the menu for diners to choose from. The restaurant features a seasonal, market driven menu that changes daily based on seasonal varieties and the local farmers' produce available.

6. Shalom Y'all

4.8

Exceptional(211)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Southeast Portland

Booked 40 times today

Shalom Y'all is an exploration and celebration of the Levant. We combines flavors and dishes from the Eastern Mediterranean, North Africa, and the Middle East with the produce and proteins of the Pacific Northwest to produce a phenomenal menu. Some standout items include the grilled lamb chops in Greek vinaigrette, the Baharat spiced chicken kebab served over mejadara, and our silky hummus served with fresh baked pita.Shalom Y'all is located in the heart of Eastside Portland, Oregon and boasts a charming, industrial atmosphere featuring exposed cement walls flanked by warm wooden accents. You'll experience innovative yet approachable cuisine, an inspired menu of cocktails and beverages, all in a lively atmosphere.We are currently reserving seating in our Dining Room, our Bar (21+), and our Chef's Counter.

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7. Screen Door - Eastside

4.9

Exceptional(1086)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Southern • Northeast Portland

Booked 96 times today

8. Kachka

4.9

Exceptional(2415)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Eastern European • Southeast Portland

Booked 48 times today

Kachka features an award-winning menu of post-soviet inspired dishes including famous dishes such as the Herring under a fur coat, Rabbit in a clay pot, dumplings and much more. The restaurant is an homage to the dishes our chef/owner grew up eating. Kachka is open for indoor onsite dining. Walk-in lounge and bar seating are also available. Our Lavka grocery is open from 11am-9pm daily with counter service ordering from our Lavka cafe and deli available from 11-3. Seating is first come first serve on our upper patio or indoor lounge tables. We have proudly replaced tipping with a 22% service fee in order to provide a base wage of $25 per hour and free healthcare for all employees. More information is available at kachkapdx.com/wage-equityFor more info about Kachka, and our deli Lavka please visit our website: https://www.kachkapdx.com/about-us

9. Lucca

4.7

Exceptional(634)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Northeast Portland

Booked 23 times today

Lucca, a wood fired Italian-inspired restaurant is located in one of Portland's favorite historic neighborhoods. This vibrant eatery serves farm fresh ingredients in a bustling, stylish dining room reminiscent of the trattorias found within the walls of their Italian sister city Lucca, where families and tourists gather to celebrate and enjoy the seasonal bounty.

10. Oma's Hideaway

4.8

Exceptional(215)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Indonesian / Malaysian • Southeast Portland

Booked 53 times today

Oma's Hideaway is a vibrant, maximalist restaurant inspired by the life and spirit of Chef Thomas Pisha Duffly's grandmother, Kiong Tien “Tina” Vandenberg. Her ability to adapt, to make the most out of limited resources, and to stay creative while projecting warmth and brightness is the guiding force behind Oma’s Hideaway.Born during the pandemic as a pop-up in the Gado Gado parking lot, Oma’s became a permanent beacon of iridescent light in Portland’s Richmond neighborhood in 2021. The menu draws from Tina’s life story, taking influence from the craveable, soul-satisfying hawker food of Singapore and Malaysia and “turning up the volume” with exaggerated yet balanced flavors in Chef Tom’s signature style. Oma’s serves dinner accompanied by a seasonal list of hand-crafted cocktails and zero-proof drinks.

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Charlie
London •3 reviews
5.0
Dined today
Excellent food. Beautiful hummus, delicious lamb chops, a nice Willamette Pinot Noir. Attentive service. The aircon is punchy so I wished I’d brought a sweater. But overall a great evening.
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Mediterranean Exploration CompanyPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Northwest Portland
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4.9
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Ron
Hawaii •4 reviews
5.0
Dined today
Wonderful food and great service. Wine is not cheap, but good choices.
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NostranaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Southeast Portland
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4.7
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Aleisha
1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Great experience! The portions were large but it was delicious. The service was great and I loved to decor.
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Screen Door - Pearl DistrictPrice: Moderate• Southern• Pearl District
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4.8
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KarieVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Absolutely delicious food with an adorable, transportive ambiance — we truly felt like we were in Italy, especially after savoring the fresh, pillowy focaccia with burrata and olive oil. The confit potatoes were a standout, perfectly crispy and flavorful. We ordered the bucatini and the campanelle — both were excellent and packed a spicy kick. In hindsight, we would’ve liked to balance it out with a non-spicy pasta option. The raw oysters were fresh and delicious, a great addition to the meal. My only critique is the wine list — both white wines I tried were just okay.
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TartucaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Northeast Portland
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4.8
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Melinda
Portland / Oregon •5 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jul 7, 2025
Wonderful suggestions from Callie our waitress. So fresh and seasonal.
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Dolly OlivePrice: Expensive• Italian• Downtown
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4.8

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